Private Project

Cape Espichel - In Land of a Lost World

a journey through time and history of one of the most important religious sites in the time of the Portuguese monarchy, now almost left abandoned by the Republicans.
16 experts talk about all aspects since millions of years to the present day.

  • Carlos Sargedas
    Director
  • Carlos Sargedas
    Writer
  • Luis Ferreira
    Writer
  • Paulo de Sá Caetano
    Writer
  • Carlos Sargedas
    Producer
  • Staffilms
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    History, Nature, Wildlife, Turism, Heritage
  • Runtime:
    48 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    September 30, 2014
  • Production Budget:
    250,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Portugal
  • Country of Filming:
    Portugal
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Silafest - Servia
    Serbia
    Serbia
    September 3, 2015
    Serbia
    Best Directing
  • Turfilm - Rep Checa
    Kalovi Vary
    Czech Republic
    October 10, 2015
    Karlovi Vary
    Best Documentary
  • Tourfilm - Zagreb
    Zagreb
    Croatia
    September 24, 2015
    Nominated
  • Arraial Cine Fest - Brasil
    Arraial da Ajuda - Brasil
    Brazil
    February 5, 2015
    Special Participation
  • Finisterra Arrábida Film Art & Tourism Festival- Portugal
    Sesimbra
    Portugal
    May 10, 2015
    Especial Participation
  • On East Coast of Europe Film Festival- Bulgária
    Bulgária
    Bulgaria
    March 18, 2015
    Nominated
  • Hollywood Documentary - USA
    Hollywood
    United States
    June 11, 2016
    Portugal
    Best Documentary
  • Los Angeles Cine Fest - USA
    Los Angeles
    United States
  • Miami Independent Film Festival - USA
    Miami
    United States
  • Themodcon London Film Festival - London
    London
    United Kingdom
  • Near Nazareth Festival
    Nazareth
    Israel
    Portugal
    Best Documentary
  • Ouchy Film
  • Roma Cinema DOC - Italy
    Rome
    Italy
  • Paris Play Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    Portugal
    Best Documentary
  • Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival
    Hollywood
    January 7, 2017
    BEST PICTURE
  • Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival
    Hollywood
    United States
    January 7, 2017
    BEST Cinematography
  • Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival
    Hollywood
    United States
    January 7, 2017
    BEST Music Score
  • Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival
    Hollywood
    United States
    January 7, 2017
    BEST Director
  • Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    October 14, 2016
    Best Travel Film
  • International Film Competition Festival
    Jacarta
    Indonesia
    September 19, 2016
    Best Documentary
  • México International Film Festival
    México
    Mexico
    Silver Palm Award
  • Hollywood Boulevard Film Festival
    Hollywood
    United States
    Best Feature Documentary
  • Canadian Diversity Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    Best Feature Documentary
  • Calcutá Cult Film Festival
    Calcutá
    India
    March 10
    Sesimbra
    Best documentary
  • Accolatte Global International Film Fextival
    San Diego
    United States
    March 11, 2017
    Best Documentary
Director Biography - Carlos Sargedas

Over 35 years of photography, came to make all the difference in his new adventure as a director. After small promotional tourism videos this is actually his first major project as a director and film producer

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Director Statement

The Photography and Film are linked together and this passion that binds us is actually my way of life, to breathe and live.